Blue Compass RV Promotes Key Leaders to Drive Growth – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Blue Compass RV, a leading retailer of recreational vehicles with over 100 locations from coast to coast, today announced several key leadership promotions that will be effective on Feb. 1. The promotions reflect Blue Compass RV’s commitment to developing talent from within, and will support continued growth and expansion, according to a release.
Joe Lazzarino has been promoted to President of the South Central Region. Lazzarino has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership during his seven years with Blue Compass RV, achieving significant success across our Texas locations. In his new role, he will oversee 18 stores across Texas and Oklahoma.
TJ Paulin will expand his leadership as Southeast Region President. With the addition of Blue Compass RV’s eight Florida dealerships, Paulin will lead the company’s operations in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee.
Dominic Caputo has been promoted to Director of Inventory Management. He will lead the Blue Compass RV inventory management team, and oversee the procurement of all new RV inventory. Caputo will work closely with OEM partners and the Blue Compass leadership team to ensure optimal new inventory levels across all 100+ Blue Compass dealerships from coast to coast. Caputo will report to Raul Rodriguez, SVP-Corporate Development, who is responsible for Blue Compass RV growth initiatives.
“I’m excited for Joe, TJ, Raul and Dominic to take on larger leadership roles at Blue Compass RV. These promotions reflect the deep bench strength of our organization and position us for continued growth and success,” stated Jon Ferrando, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Blue Compass RV.
Anthony Sahli, South Region President, has resigned and will be leaving the company on Jan. 31.
“I want to thank Anthony Sahli for his contributions to the company, including his leadership of our Florida market and most recently our South Region that included Florida, Texas and Oklahoma,” said Ferrando.
About Blue Compass RV
Blue Compass RV is the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States over the past five years, with over 100 locations in 33 states. Our stores across America offer an incredible selection of new and used RVs, including the best lineup of premium new brands. Our mission is to provide an exceptional sales, service, and RV ownership experience for our customers.
Blue Compass RV has been named the #1 Airstream dealer in the world for five consecutive years, with a record setting 11 Airstream stores achieving the prestigious “Five Rivet” status. Blue Compass RV’s flagship Motor Home Specialist store has been the leading motorhome dealer in the U.S. for 11 consecutive years.
Blue Compass has experienced exponential growth since its founding in 2018, for which it was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, as well as South Florida Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list for four consecutive years.
